G-LNAC, was stated to have a larger cabin, better access to patients and increased speed. It was formally accepted by the charity in July 2016. In 2021, the charity acquired two BMW X5 cars, which are used as rapid response critical car cars, carry the same equipment as their helicopter and can be used to provide specialist HEMS care to patients in locations where it is unsuitable to land their helicopter, or when the helicopter is not available. One of the two cars is dedicated to providing cover to Nottingham, while the other can be utilised in times of increased need (such as the busy tourist season in the summer months). In June 2021, the charity acquired the use of an AgustaWestland AW109, Helimed 82 (registered G-RSCU), as a second helicopter to provided dedicated cover to the Lincolnshire coast, allowing their primary helicopter to respond to other emergencies during the busy summer period. The second helicopter was based at the charity's HQ near Lincoln and flew out to Strubby airfield, Louth, Lincolnshire where it was stationed during the day to decrease response times to incidents on the east coast. On 31 August 2021, the charity withdrew their second helicopter from service and returned to owner Sloane Helicopters, a private HEMS services provider, from whom the helicopter had been on loan. On 25 September 2021, the charity took delivery of a new AW169, which was due to replace their current aircraft. The new helicopter, registered as G-LNCC, was brought into service on 7 October 2021, flying its first mission just minutes after the completion of its final test flight. See also East Midlands Ambulance Service Air ambulances in the United Kingdom References External links Association of Air Ambulances North Kesteven District Organisations based in Lincolnshire Organisations based in Nottinghamshire Organizations established in 1994 Health in Nottinghamshire Air ambulance services in England 1994 establishments in England Health in Lincolnshire